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It’s been nearly two years since the #MeToo movement became a focus of attention in the media, on Twitter and in our daily lives. In that time, awareness and open discussions about sexual harassment have increased significantly. As celebrities, corporate executives, and public figures have been identified and held accountable, in various ways, for their alleged acts of sexual harassment, hope bloomed that positive change was on the horizon for women across the country.
Change has come, particularly in the workplace, but sometimes in the form of backlash.

ATLANTA (August 28, 2019) – Barrett & Farahany has been distinguished as the most active plaintiff’s firm in Georgia for employment case filings from 2016 to 2018. This news was revealed in the “Employment Litigation in the Southeast” report, published by legal analytics company Lex Machina in August 2019.

Amanda Farahany describes herself as “an originalist when it comes to the constitution,” as she explains why she has such a strong desire to change the judicial system so that juries make a larger percentage of the decisions. The managing partner of Barrett & Farahany stresses the “important...

Employment lawyer Amanda Farahany of Atlanta's Barrett & Farahany was a contributor of Women's Business Daily article: "Pregnancy and Your Workplace: Know Your Rights".
“When you learn that you are expecting a baby, you likely want to focus on your health and the well-being of your growing fam...

Employment lawyer Amanda Farahany of Atlanta's Barrett & Farahany was critical of the court's conclusion.
“The Eleventh Circuit has taken a confusing standard and made it convoluted, and increased the burden on plaintiffs,” said Farahany, who is not involved in the case. “The only thing that i...

On March 2, 2019, Barrett & Farahany partner Kathy Harrington Sullivan participated as a panel member in a question and answer session entitled "Technology Realities," hosted by the Association of Entrepreneurial Attorneys at the 2019 AEA Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada. Panel members engaged with attendees about ne...

ATLANTA (February 7, 2019) – Amanda A. Farahany, managing partner of the Atlanta law firm Barrett & Farahany, has earned a spot on the Top 50: 2019 Women Georgia Super Lawyers list. Farahany has been recognized by Super Lawyers every year since 2014 and can now add the Top 50 Women distinction t...

First things first: if you are an employer, you should determine whether or not your company is obligated to provide FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act).
Is Your Company Covered by the FMLA?
Number of Employees:
The FMLA generally applies to employers with 50 or more workers on payroll. This incl...

Do you have an illegal discrimination complaint against your place of employment? Are you considering whether or not you should file your discrimination complaint? Are you worried that it might not be worth the risk? You may feel wronged but may be afraid to file a discrimination complaint for fe...

Even some employers are confused about whether or not salaried employees are legally required to be paid overtime. As a rule, small business owners who limit overtime pay to non-salaried employees eventually discover that being on salary is only one of a number of elements that determine whether ...

Many assume that if they were to experience illegal workplace retaliation, they would know it was happening. In many cases, the employee is aware of the situation, and they seek justice through legal means. But what happens when an employee isn't aware that what they are enduring is actually ille...

It can often be difficult for someone experiencing uncomfortable situations at work to decide if what they are experiencing is sexual harassment. What is considered sexual harassment? How does it differ from other, seemingly similar forms of behavior that are classified as non-sexual harassment?
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When you have experienced illegal workplace harassment, the need to prove you have been wronged can seem completely unfair. It can feel as if everyone is insisting that nothing happened when you are positive that your rights have been violated, and they have been. Illegal workplace harassment is ...

Since the #MeToo movement, both employers and employees are more aware of sexual harassment in the workplace. One of the messages that the social movement made clear was that those who engage in sexual harassment need to be held accountable for their behavior. Many employers responded with more s...

Barrett & Farahany LLP was featured in a First Coast News article and video regarding a man who was fired just days after receiving an Autism diagnosis, and has since taken Camden County to trial.
For the whole article and news story, please click here.

When you or someone you love is experiencing a serious health problem and it requires you to take extended time off from work, the stress and worry about retaining employment can add unnecessary difficulties to an already difficult situation. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can often help...

Have you been fired from a job? If so, do you know if your termination was legal? A wrongful (i.e, illegal) termination occurs when an employee is fired in violation of federal, state or local laws, or the terms of their employment contract.
Were You Wrongfully Terminated from Your Job?
Was it D...

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